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Murphy, Buell – Age 43, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Buell Murphy – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38399726   NAID File Unit: 38399724     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485934

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Allegany

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38399726

NAID File Unit: 38399724

Microform: M1818

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